As he spoke, George was about to pull the trigger.
"Lord Sharp!"
Suddenly, a loud roar came from behind him. Soros broke free from the entanglement and rammed into George, knocking him off Sharp.
"Lord Sharp, don't be bewitched by that man! You've always been the best!"
Soros exclaimed, "You told me about the wonders of the sea, and you taught us how to survive better. Have you forgotten what kind of life we lived in those years before you came?"
...
"Lord Alex Sharp! My name is Soros, the child you saved six years ago!"
"Ah...did I save you? Never mind, anyway, thank you for helping me escape the Navy's pursuit. This is...Area 0."
...
"Where have you been living? Have you been crammed into this tree hole for six years? The Yarqiman mangrove can produce some nice bubbles, why don't you collect some materials and build a treehouse? That way you'll be more comfortable."
...
"What? You're not keeping in touch with your companions? That's not good. Let me tell you, whether you're sailing at sea or surviving on land, companions are very important. Hmm... I'll give it a try. Didn't you say I'm very prestigious? Let me help you, consider it payment for saving me."
...
"The sea? The sea is magnificent, hahaha. When the opportunity comes in the future, I, Alex Sharp, will take you out to sea. But right now, you need to train your bodies, especially you, Soros. Look at you, you've become so thin. If you don't train properly, you're not qualified to go out to sea with me."
...
The scene was vivid in his mind: Soros gripped his spear tightly in one hand and roared at Sharp, "Olex Sharp, weren't you going to take me out to sea?!"
These words jolted Sharp awake, a flicker of emotion appearing in his lifeless eyes. He wiped the blood from his face and straightened up halfway. "I still want to take you out to sea..."
"That's right! You're going to take me, take us out to sea! That pirate is nothing! You're the most amazing one! If there has to be a captain, then you're the captain! Cheer up, Captain! We're... in danger right now!!!" Soros roared.
Sharp stared blankly at Soros, then turned to look at the slaves who were entangled with the Navy and pirates and were gradually being defeated. Regardless of age or gender, they were all armed, and if they didn't have weapons, they used their fists. Even when they were beaten down, not one of them showed any fear.
They are actually very weak; they are not strong.
It was because of my guidance that we were able to train and achieve this level of resistance within a year.
It was his achievement.
These people are all thanks to him.
He can also...
Bang!!
The gunshots drowned out the sounds of fierce fighting, and for a moment, the air almost stood still.
Soros immediately turned his head and stared at the phantom image that the bullet had turned into, stunned on the spot.
Just then, a figure blocked his way.
Sharp opened his arms, facing Soros, and let the bullet pierce his back, staining his chest with crimson blood.
"Sir Sharp...?"
Soros stared blankly at Sharp, his lips trembling.
Sharp smiled at him, then leaned forward and rested his head on Soros's shoulder.
"Soros... I'm sorry, I'm really not the kind of hero you think I am."
"No, Lord Sharp, you are, you always will be." Soros instinctively released his wooden spear, his trembling hand supporting Sharp, tears streaming down his face. "Lord Sharp..."
"Don't speak..."
Sharp smiled slightly, "I really can't do it anymore... Soros, I'm very grateful to you. Actually... I'm quite confused. Saving you seven years ago was just a coincidence. I didn't have that kind of thought at the time."
“When I couldn’t get in touch with the captain, I thought about just dying... It was you, it was all of you, who gave me the motivation back then. I lied to you and made you all come here... Even now, I still want to go back to the captain.”
"But you said I'm a hero..."
"Heroes are meant to sacrifice..."
He struggled to straighten up, reached out his bloodied hand, and touched Soros's hand. "You will carry on my legacy."
“I’m not worthy of carrying such a heavy burden, but you… you can, Soros. You’re stronger than me, if I were your hero…”
Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as he smiled at Soros: "A hero should at least do something heroic. Even if it doesn't seem very impressive, taking a bullet for you... is the best I can do."
"I... am just an unknown person, a nobody. I'm already very satisfied to have done something great that I'm willing to do in this lifetime..."
"Even someone like me can be of some use..."
He bared his teeth, his eyes suddenly widening, and forcefully shoved Soros backward, yelling, "Run! Then, get out to sea!!!"
The moment he pushed Soros away, his body leaned back and fell to the ground, his hand leaving Soros's body and reaching towards the sky.
...
"Hey, little Sharp, what kind of person do you want to be when you grow up?"
"Me? Hmm? I want to be a hero!"
The snotty-nosed child looked on with longing.
...
"Can someone like that... also be considered a hero?"
He smiled, then fell heavily to the ground and remained silent.
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